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M200 AFR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,620 mi
Last recorded69,620 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 AFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 69,620 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 64,457 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 57,343 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 56,534 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 56,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 56,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 56,334 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 56,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 56,135 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 52,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 49,107 miles

One centre exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2018 49,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

One centre exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,016 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,404 miles

Both front tyres cracked.

Nail in nearside front tyre and wearing on outer edge.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,234 miles

Front Tyres Starting To Show Cracks In Tread

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,730 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,285 miles

Nearside rear tyre on the legal limit (2454017)

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit (2454017)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,925 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

N/S/R coil spring

Fail 16 Mar 2011 31,925 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

N/S/R coil spring

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,829 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,850 miles

parking brake release mech

Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,127 miles

N/s/f tyre on legal limit outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,742 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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M200 AFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M200 AFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M200 AFR registered?

M200 AFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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